Internal Medicine - Medical Director, Ambulatory - Physician

Description

Exciting Leadership Opportunity at the New Mount Sinai-Behavioral Health Center on the Lower East Side of New York City.

The Mount Sinai-Behavioral Health Center is seeking a dynamic leader for our expanding substance use disorders inpatient treatment service at the new, state-of-the-art, community-oriented behavioral health center that includes integrated services for mental health, substance abuse, physical health, and social services located on the Lower East Side of New York City. This $140M newly constructed center represents the largest private investment in behavioral health in the history of New York State.

As part of the Mount Sinai Health Systems Psychiatry service line with faculty members from the Icahn School of Medicine, the Mount Sinai-Behavioral Health Center serves as a major hub for clinical care, training, and research. The Department of Psychiatry is strongly committed to providing integrated, patient-centered care.

The Lower East Side in New York County and is one of the best places to live in the City. This vibrant downtown neighborhood is a popular nightlife destinationits streets are lined with trendy places to drink, dance and hear live music. Many of the areas museums and restaurants serve as reminders of its immigrant history.

Responsibilities

The Medical Director of the Inpatient Substance Use Disorders Treatment Program provides clinical and administrative leadership for the departments inpatient substance use treatment program. This recently opened unit provides care to individuals that need inpatient detoxification or substance use rehabilitation services. The role includes leading a multidisciplinary team, providing clinical care, and teaching and supervising psychiatry residents and fellows. The physician leader partners with nursing, department leadership, and the clinical team to ensure the delivery of high-quality care focused on evidence-based practices, measurable outcomes, and the patient experience. The Medical Director collaborates with the Vice Chair of Clinical Services and the Site Chair of the department for clinical care and quality/safety initiatives. As a key member of the leadership team, the Medical Director cultivates positive relationships across the department and health system and is aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the Department of Psychiatry, Mount Sinai Beth Israel, and the Mount Sinai Health System.Stewardship and ongoing cultivation of a culture of respect and outstanding patient experience are central to performance in this position.

Administrative and clinical responsibilities include the following:

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• Leads and supervises the clinical team
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• Provides clinical care
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• Develops the service and ensures that services are high-quality, efficient, and patient-centered
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• Manages clinicaloperations in partnership with program, department, and hospital leadership
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• Assists in managing revenue cycle activities and productivity
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• Interfaces with other services to ensure seamless patient care delivery and communication among providers
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• Plans and facilitates regularly scheduled staff meetings; contributes to departmental grand rounds and other presentations and trainings
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• Leads departmental quality and safety activities including incident reporting and investigative efforts, creates corrective action plans, and represents the service at departmental QI meetings
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• Ensures regulatory compliance including continual accreditation readiness and compliance with local, state, and federal agencies
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• Conducts performance reviews and provides feedback to clinicians
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• Contributes to trainee supervision and teaching
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• Facilitates and collaborates in the recruitment of faculty and staff
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• Completes documentation in a timely manner
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The Medical Director cultivates positive relationships across the department and with hospital leadership related to patient flow, policies and procedures, risk management, and other collaborative efforts. Stewardship and ongoing cultivation of a culture of respect and an outstanding patient experience are central to this position.

Qualifications

Medical Degree from an Accredited Medical School

New York Medical License

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry

3+ yearsclinical experience providing substance use treatment services preferred

Committed to Mount Sinai and the communities we serve

Excellent communication and organizational skills

A strong work ethic and desire to participate in a team-oriented, performance-driven health system

Compensation range$270K - $310K (notincluding bonuses, incentive compensation or benefits)